Grind and Polish Operator

Company Overview North American Stainless is the largest fully integrated stainless steel producer in the United States. North American Stainless was founded in April 1990 with the mission to create the most appropriate high-performance materials for each application, thus contributing to the progress and quality of life of a sustainable society. Our headquarters are in Ghent, Kentucky with several warehouse locations throughout North America. As part of the Acerinox Group in Spain, we are part of the largest and most successful stainless steel manufacturer in the world. Job Summary The GP Operator is a hands-on role. The GP Operator is responsible for operating machinery to grind and polish stainless steel coils. The GP Operator must be able to stand and walk for 12 hours a day and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds in the plant. You Will Enjoy Working with a team who values proper training and hard work Learning to grind and polish stainless steel coils using an advanced processing system What's in it for You? Ability to grow and develop in the world's largest and most successful stainless steel manufacturer A generous and comprehensive benefits package - medical, dental, vision, company 401k match, life and disability insurance, generous holiday and vacation schedule, and more! Duties and Responsibilities Load coil onto pay off reel, cut bands, and feed to the welder Weld the head of the new coil to the tail of the exiting coil Run the strip down the line, starting the polishing heads after the weld has passed, and then stop the strip as the weld reaches the exit shear Cut the exiting coil from the weld, remove from mill and then band and identify Cut out the weld, jog the head of the new coil into the coiler reel and start interleaving paper Monitor and maintain the filtration system, swarf processing equipment, alkali section and grind and polish heads Performs other duties as assigned Required Skills/Abilities Must be able to read and speak the English language Must be able to pass a drug test, physical examination, and a background check Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours a day Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Education/Experience Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required